circulate

verb

ˈsər-kyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce circulate (audio)
Definition of circulatenext
1
as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people circulate the plans for the new stadium around town to get people's reaction

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2
as in to rumor
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy circulated a rumor that someone was about to be fired

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3
as in to spread
to become known the prince denies the story about an extramarital affair that's been circulating in the tabloids

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Recent Examples of circulate News of the theft was circulated to institutions across North America and a reward was offered, but nothing turned up. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The sheriff's office also sought to rebut theories that had circulated publicly about the case, including claims that evidence was missing or the crime scene had been manipulated. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 His works have circulated widely on the film festival circuit including at Locarno, Toronto, New York, and Rotterdam. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Renderings of a supertall skyscraper proposed by the Allen Morris Company also circulated online last year. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulate
  1. disseminate
  2. rumor
  3. spread
  4. propagate
  5. whisper
  6. reveal
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  • No billion-dollar corporation changes or eliminates its operating policies without disseminating the replacement policy first.
    — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In others, influencers launder money for cartels or disseminate information similar to a journalist.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of disseminate
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  • Since then, the project explored casting of the lead role, with a handful of high-profile actresses rumored for it.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Apple's long-standing iPhone price stability may soon end, with a potential price hike for the iPhone 17 rumored to occur as early as Monday, August 10.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumor
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  • Beyond seeking members' votes, campaigns and the party look to organized labor for help in spreading Democrats' message to voters and getting people to the polls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And alumni are among the college’s best ambassadors for spreading that message, insists Emma Donatille, executive director of the WCC Foundation that has handed out nearly $440,000 in scholarships over the years.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of spread
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  • Someone in Beijing floated convertibility-by-token, watched the implications propagate, and closed the file.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Any talk of changing the rules, salary cap or otherwise, to put reins on this kind of success would propagate underperformance and penalize this fascinating culture of constant improvement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of propagate
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  • Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the third set, Gareth whispered into Marcy’s ear across the table, and her face took on a look of revulsion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of whisper
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  • In his post-match press conference after City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Sunday, Maresca revealed that Omar Marmoush is in a similar position.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Supreme Court has recognized that phone location records can reveal far more than movement.
    — Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
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